Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University
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Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University
Official Website     Last Updated: 21st Feb, 2025
Admission 2025-26

Dr. V. K. Dogra

Associate Professor & Head of School
vk.dogra[at]smvdu.ac.in
01991-285524, Extn.: 2367
School of Civil Engineering
Detailed CV

Profile Highlights

Educational Qualification
  • Ph.D. – Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University Katra, Jammu and Kashmir (2015)
  • M. Tech. in Structural Engineering– Indian Institute of Technology (1997)
    Specialization: Structural Engineering
  • B.E. in Civil Engineering– Regional Engineering College Srinagar, University of Kashmir (1985)
    Specialization: Civil Engineering
Teaching Experience

  • Head and Associate Professor, SoCE
    Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (July 2019–Present)

  • Associate Professor, SoALD
    Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (March 2015–July 2019)

  • Assistant Professor, SoALD
    Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (Aug 2006–March 2015)

Industrial Experience

  • University Engineer and Estates Officer
    Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (March 2005–August 2006)

  • University Engineer
    Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (May 2004–March 2005)

  • Senior Associate 
    Engineering Consultants (India) (Aug 2002–April 2004)

  • Associate 
    Engineering Consultants (India) (Jan 1997–July 2002)
  • Senior Engineer 
    Engineering Consultants (India) (April 1991–Dec 1996)
  • Design Engineer 
    Engineering Consultants (India) (March 1988–March 1991)
  • Assistant Design Engineer
    M/S Kirti Consultants (May 1987–Feb 1988)
  • Assistant Engineer
    M/S Virendra Khanna and Associates (November 1985–April 1987)
Administrative Experience

  • Head of Department, SoCE – Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University Katra, Jammu and Kashmir (July 2019–Present)

  • University Engineer and Estate Officer– Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University Katra, Jammu and Kashmir (March 2005–Aug 2006)

  • University Engineer– Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University Katra, Jammu and Kashmir (May 2004–March 2005)
  • Senior Associate– Engineering Consultants (India) (Aug 2002–April 2004)
  • Associate–  Engineering Consultants (India) (Jan 1997–July 2002)
Research Interests
  • Development of softwares for analysis and design of structural elements.
  • Brick masonry roofing system.
Journal Publications
  • Narula, G., Sharma, A., Srijan, Dogra, V.K., Gupta, A., Planning of Solar Steam Cooking System at SMVDU, Engineering Proceedings,56(1),214,2023.
  • Srijan, Narula, G., Sharma, A., Dogra, V.K., Effect of Fly Ash on Geotechnical Properties of Soft Soil: A Critical Review, Engineering Proceedings,56(1),269,2023.
  • Sinha, S.N., Dogra, V.K., Experimental investigation of brick masonry roofing system, Journal of Structural Engineering (India),42(2),2015.
Conference Publications
  • Sapkal, V., Somra, K., Kharra, P., Sharma, R., Dogra, V.K., Sapkal, P., Recycling of Waste Paper to Convert into Environmental Friendly Mosquito Repellent Sticks Using Natural Azadirachtin, E3S Web of Conferences,566(),02002, 2024.
  • Pandey, B.K., Rajesh, S., Chandra, S., Dogra, V.K., Effect of Construction Parameters on the Behaviour of Embankment Resting Over Soft Soil Improved with ESC, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering,491(), 2024.
  • Sharma, R., Khan, R.A., Sapkal, V., Dogra, V.K., Effect of Ground-Granulated Blast Furnace Slag and Copper Slag on the Fresh and Hardened Properties of Self-Compacting Concrete, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering,441 LNCE(), 2024.
  • Verma, S.K., Gupta, V., Thappa, S., Gupta, N., Gupta, A., Dogra, V.K., Anand, Y., Anand, S., Integrated Modeling Approach for Developing Sustainable Buildings: A State of the Art, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering,431 LNCE(), 2024.
  • Narula, G., Dogra, V.K., Sharma, R., Sapkal, V., Bharadwaj, K., Sharma, A., Captive Use Mini Hydropower Project for Pumping Station, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering,371 LNCE(), 2024.
  • Sharma, A.K., Dogra, V.K., Preparation of Papers – Potential Alternate Energy Resources for Sustainability: A Must Need for a top Pilgrimage City, Energy Procedia,115(), 2017.
Book/Chapters Written
Research Supervision
Conferences/Courses Organized
Expert Talks
Consultancy
S. No. Title Agency CI
1 Structural Consultant for the Design of Boundary Wall SMVDU SMVDU V K Dogra
2 Structural Consultant for the Medical Aid Centre, SMVDU SMVDU V K Dogra
3 Structural Consultant for the Telephone Exchange, SMVDU SMVDU V K Dogra
4 Roof Consultant for Matrika Auditorium, SMVDU SMVDU V K Dogra
5 Structural Consultant for the SoALD Building, SMVDU SMVDU V K Dogra
6 Structural Consultancy for Multi-level parking of Super Specialty Hospital Jammu Executive Engineer PWD (R&B) Medical College and Tawi Bridge Division, Jammu V K Dogra
7 Structural Consultancy for Main Building of District Court Samba Police Housing Corporation Jammu V K Dogra
8 Structural Consultant for Three Storied 3BHK housing (Two Blocks R1 & R2) in SMVDU SMVDU V K Dogra
9 Structural Consultancy for Store Shed of PDD Jammu PDD Jammu V K Dogra
10 Strengthening/Retrofitting of Corridor connecting two A-blocks in the Dental Hospital Jammu Executive Engineer PWD (R&B) Medical College and Tawi Bridge Division, Jammu V K Dogra
11 ‘Testing of Bricks(six samples)’ M/s Om Bricks and Tiles Industries. Dr. V.K. Dogra, AP
12 ‘Structural Design of 96 bedded OBC Hostel(G. floor)’ being constructed in the premises of Govt. Degree College Complex, Doda Office of the Executive Engineer, PWD (R&B), Special Sub Division, Doda Dr. V.K. Dogra, AP
13  ‘Renovation of Samba War Memorial’. 24 GRENADIERS  Ar. Aditya Kumar Singh, Associate Professor, 
14 “Construction of Drainage Scheme Rajiv Nagar Nallah from National Highway Bridge, Kalika Colony, Jammu”. Sewerage & Drainage Circle, Jammu  Dr. V.K. Dogra, Associate Prof., SoALD 
15  Vetting of Structural Design for the work ‘Construction of Drain and Impvt. of Drainage SYSTEM Shastri Nagar under JKIDFC’ Sewerage & Drainage Circle, Jammu  Dr. V.K. Dogra, Associate Prof., SoALD 
16 vetting of structural design for the work ‘Drainage Scheme Dhounthly, Karan Nagar and D/s Panjthirthi under JKIDFC’ Sewerage & Drainage Circle, Jammu  Dr. V.K. Dogra, Associate Prof., SoALD 
17  vetting of structural design for the work ‘Drainage Scheme Christian Colony Lower Prem Nagar under JKIDFC” Sewerage & Drainage Circle, Jammu  Dr. V.K. Dogra, Associate Prof., SoALD 
18 vetting of structural design for the work ‘Construction of RCC box culvert over river Devika at Udhampur near Ice factory’ Sewerage & Drainage Circle, Jammu  Dr. V.K. Dogra, Associate Prof., SoALD 
19 vetting of structural design for the work ‘Improvement of Gurah Nallah falling into RRL under JKIDFC’  Sewerage & Drainage Circle, Jammu  Dr. V.K. Dogra, Associate Prof., SoALD 
20 vetting of structural design for the works: ‘Construction of Drainage scheme Shakti Nagar and its adjoining areas’ Sewerage & Drainage Circle, Jammu  Dr. V.K. Dogra, Associate Prof., SoALD 
21 vetting of structural design for the work ‘Construction of drainage scheme Scheme Hari Singh Nagar and it adjoining area’ Sewerage & Drainage Circle, Jammu  Dr. V.K. Dogra, Associate Prof., SoALD 
22 Vetting of Structural Design for the works: “Improvement and construction of drainage system at Sidhara” Sewerage & Drainage Circle, Jammu  Dr. V.K. Dogra, Associate Prof., SoALD 
23 Vetting of Structural Design construction of 10 rooms (5+5) Double Storey Building at Govt. High School Gajansoo (upgrade to Higher Secondary School) District Jammu for Frame Structure. Executive Engineer, Construction Division IV, Education Department, SSA/RMSA, Jammu  Dr. V.K. Dogra, Associate Prof., SoALD 
24 Vetting of Structural Design for the work ‘Construction of drainage system at Channi Himmat, Jammu’. Sewerage & Drainage Circle, Jammu  Dr. V.K. Dogra, Associate Prof., SoALD 
25  vetting of Structural Design for the works “Improvement to Drainage Scheme Gujarat Nagar and its adjoining area”. Sewerage & Drainage Circle, Jammu  Dr. V.K. Dogra, Head, SoCE
26  vetting of Structural Design for the works “Construction of Drainage System at Gandhi Nagar”. Sewerage & Drainage Circle, Jammu  Dr. V.K. Dogra, Head, SoCE
27 Vetting of Structural Design for the work vetting of Structural Design for the work “Improvement to Drainage System in Peerkho Areas D/s Circular Road”. Sewerage & Drainage Circle, Jammu  Dr. V.K. Dogra, Head, SoCE
28 Vetting of Structural Drawings for the work, “Construction of Officers Accommodation 3BHK (G+2) for Estate Department at Gulami Bagh, Canal Road Jammu Executive Engineer, Estates Division, Jammu Dr. V.K. Dogra, Head, SoCE
29 Structural Consultancy for a Residence, Jammu M/s Tikku & Associates (Architects & Planners) Dr. V.K. Dogra, Head, SoCE
30 Vetting of Structural Drawings for the work, “Construction of Drain along Tawi Canal Extension Trikuta Nagar under PMDP Scheme” Superintending Engineer, Sewerage and Drainage Circle Jammu Dr. V.K. Dogra, Head, SoCE
31 Vetting of Structural Drawings for the work, Construction of Prefabricated classrooms in Central University of Jammu. Executive Engineer, Central University Jammu Dr. V.K. Dogra, Head, SoCE
32 Vetting of Structural design and drawings of MPS Bari Brahmana, Jammu Executive Engineer, Industrial Development Corporation Limited (SIDCO) Dr. V.K. Dogra, Head, SoCE
33 Vetting of Structural design and drawings of MPS Samba Executive Engineer, Industrial Development Corporation Limited (SIDCO) Dr. V.K. Dogra, Head, SoCE
34 Vetting of Structural Drawings for the work Construction / Improvement of Drainage System Chandan Vihar (Outfall Channel Syphon) under PMDP Scheme Superintending Engineer, Sewerage and Drainage Circle Jammu Dr. V.K. Dogra, Head, SoCE
35 Vetting of Structural Drawings for the Construction of Swimming Pool at multi Sports Activity Centre Gindun Rajbagh Srinagar Executive Engineer, Construction Division Kashmi, J&K Sports Council Dr. V.K. Dogra, Head, SoCE
36 Structural Consultancy w.r.t. Construction of main Drainage Nallah passing through Pamposh Colony from National Highway at Channi Rama, Jammu. Executive Engineer, Sewerage and Drainage Division (West), Jammu Dr. V.K. Dogra, Head, SoCE
37 Vetting of Structural Drawings of Culvert for diversion of water on EPC mode at the entrance point of central point of Jammu, Bagla,Rahya Suchani, Samba under Central University of Jammu Executive Engineer, Central University Jammu Dr. V K Dogra
38 Vetting of structural drawings of the pipe bridge at irrigation canal near 4th Bridge, Jammu Executive Engineer, Sewerage and Drainage Division (West), Jammu Dr. V.K. Dogra, Head, SoCE
39 Advisory Consultancy Services provided to M/s Mahendra Raj Consultants Pvt. Ltd., N Delhi. Managing Director, Mahendra raj Consultants Pvt. Ltd. Dr. V.K. Dogra, Head, SoCE
40 Extension in Advisory Consultancy Services provided to M/s Mahendra Raj Consultants Pvt. Ltd., N Delhi. Managing Director, Mahendra raj Consultants Pvt. Ltd. Dr. V.K. Dogra, Head, SoCE
41 Vetting of structural drawings for the Community Hall at Ram Mandir, Nanak Nagar Jammu Executive Engineer, (Div-IV), Jammu Municipal Corporation, Jammu. Dr. V.K. Dogra, Head, SoCE
42 Vetting of structural drawings for the Community Hall at Shiv Mandir, Channi Himmat, Jammu.Ram mandirin Sainic Colony, Ward No. 69, Jammu. Executive Engineer, (Div-V), Jammu Municipal Corporation, Jammu. Dr. V.K. Dogra, Head, SoCE
43 Vetting of Structural drawings of 06 No. Class rooms (G+1) of Govt. High School Degwar Terwa, Poonch, J&K Executive Engineer, PWD (R&B) Division Poonch Dr. V.K. Dogra, Head, SoCE
44 Vetting of structural drawings for 15000 gallons capacity RCC Over Head Tank at Thanna under WSS Thanna, J&K Executive Engineer, Jal Shakti PHE Division Kathua Dr. V.K. Dogra, Head, SoCE
45 Vetting of Structural Drawings for RCC Counterfort Retaining Wall for Protection Work in Approaches Roads of New Noor Jahan Bridge at Qumarwri over River Jhelum Srinagar. Executive Engineer, PW(R&B) Construction Division – 1st, Srinagar Dr. V.K. Dogra, Head, SoCE
46 Vetting of Structural Drawings for Construction of Community Hall at south Extension in Kameshwar Mandir, Ward No. 52, Jammu Executive Engineer (Div.-IV) Jammu Municipal Corporation Dr. V.K. Dogra, Head, SoCE
47 Vetting of structural drawings  for Construction of Community Hall at Ram mandirin Sainic Colony, Ward No. 69, Jammu. Executive Engineer, (Div-IV), Jammu Municipal Corporation, Jammu. Dr. V.K. Dogra, Head, SoCE
48 Vetting of structural drawings Community Hall near Vijay Park, Nai Basti Durga Mandir, Ward No. 23, Jammu., Nanak Nagar Jammu. Executive Engineer, (Div-IV), Jammu Municipal Corporation, Jammu. Dr. V.K. Dogra, Head, SoCE
49 Vetting of structural drawings Community Hall at Shiv Durga Mandir, Ward No. 44, Sector 10, Nanak Nagar Jammu. Design Arch Consultants, Nanak Nagar Jammu. Dr. V.K. Dogra, Head, SoCE
50 Institutional Consultancy Assignment for Landscape Re-development of Bathing Ghat-I (Phase-I), Banganga, Katra Dy. Chief Executive Officer, SMVDSB Katra  Ar. Aditya Kumar Singh
51 Redevelopment of Parvati Bhawan Dy. Chief Executive Officer, SMVDSB Katra  Ar. Aditya Kumar Singh
52 Vetting of structural drawings of the Project R-Wall for Upgradation of Senior Citizens Rejuvenation Centre at Ward No. 54, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. Executive Engineer, Sewerage and drainage Div. (West) Jammu. Dr. V.K. Dogra, Head, SoCE
53 Vetting of structural drawings for the work (Remodeling/Upgradation of nallah from Shiva gas Agency, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu to H. O. Smt. Shanti Devi (Ex-MLC). Executive Engineer, Sewerage and drainage Div. (West) Jammu. Dr. V.K. Dogra, Head, SoCE
54 Vetting of structural drawings of the bridges (15.0 m span and 18.0 m span) under PMGSY on CHANDA Ji nallah of Distt. Bandipora, J&K. M/s ECNO Safe Designs and Construction Dr. V.K. Dogra, Head, SoCE
55 Vetting of structural drawings of 3×30 m span plate Girder Bridge over Nallah Buchi on Dragdon-Doodhkuchan M/s ECNO Safe Designs and Construction Dr. V.K. Dogra, Head, SoCE
56 Vetting of structural drawings of Skill Course hall and office at Govt. Degree College at Khour, Jammu Assistant Executive Engineer PWD (R&B) Subdivision Khour Jammu Dr. V.K. Dogra, Head, SoCE
57 Vetting of structural drawings for retaining walls for improvement to Impounding Reservoir at MONO WSS and construction of Impounding reservoir at Hayat Pora M/s ECNO Safe Designs and Construction Dr. V.K. Dogra, Head, SoCE
58 Vetting of structural drawings of pre-fab structure of roof top of first floor of USIC building of New University Campus Jammu M/s Raj Kumar salgotra, Trikuta Nagar Jammu Dr. V.K. Dogra, Head, SoCE
59 Vetting of structural drawings for construction of 45.0 m span steel truss Girder Bridge over Teller Nallah, District Kishtwar M/s ECNO Safe Designs and Construction Dr. V.K. Dogra, Head, SoCE
60 Vetting of structural drawings of 100 m span Suspension/Cable stayed Bridge over River Shali Ganga,  Doodhpathri  M/s ECNO Safe Designs and Construction Dr. V.K. Dogra, Head, SoCE
61 Vetting of structural drawings for tower foundations of 220 KV Alesteng Mirbazar Transmission M/s ECNO Safe Designs and Construction Dr. V.K. Dogra, Head, SoCE
62 Vetting of Structural Drawings of 2×25 +1×55 m span 4,25 m wide foot bridge over Jhelum  M/s ECNO Safe Designs and Construction Dr. V.K. Dogra, Head, SoCE
63 Vetting of Structural Drawings for the Project: Design, Supply and construction of Pre-fab Double Storey Class Rooms adjacent to USIC Building at new University Campus, University of Jammu I/c XEN, University Works Department, University of Jammu Dr. V.K. Dogra, Head, SoCE
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